Next Crystal Palace Manager Odds

We mentioned earlier that Oliver Glasner wasn't Crystal Palace's first choice when he replaced Roy Hodgson. That is because Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was - and he very nearly made the move but for a last minute change of heart. 

That change was driven by a desire to get Ipswich over the line in their Championship promotion race, which he duly managed to deliver on, but the former Man United assistant probably hasn't enhanced his stock since guiding Ipswich into the top-flight courtesy of back-to-back promotions. 

That said, he's still a highly thought of coach that genuinely improves players on the training ground. A Palace move for McKenna may well hinge on when the hot seat becomes available and, perhaps more importantly, exactly what situation they're in at the time.

Gareth Southgate falls into a strange category of manager for many with fans largely split on the job he did for England. We think the consensus amongst most "inside football" though is that he did an excellent job particularly where building team camaraderie was concerned, which is an important part of management. 

Southgate's conservative style of play is an approach that could well suit the Palace squad as well whilst he wouldn't be shy about helping to bring on some of the younger players in the ranks, as evidenced through his willingness to bring England under 21 players into the senior fold during his time in charge of the Three Lions.

You would have to expect the Palace hierarchy would at least be looking to have a conversation with the former Middlesbrough manager when the time arises.

After all, in addition to his managerial pedigree, Southgate was also with Palace as a youth, joining the club at 13, and went on to captain the first team within a decade. Whether or not Southgate has a real hunger for a club management role is a question mark though.

Sticking to the England theme, another name Palace may well consider is Lee Carsley. It is probably fair to say that appointing Carsley for what would be his first proper step into a club role would come with some risk but the club have shown they're not afraid to take those punts in the past.

From a coaching perspective, Carsley's main credentials come from his time in charge of England under 21s, with whom he won the European Championships.

During his time with the youngsters, Carsley has been lauded for not only winning but also the manner in which his side have played the game; the focus there being on attacking, high-intensity football. 

If Palace need the lowdown on Carsley then one of their prized-assets, Adam Wharton, knows him well having starred for England under 21s under his tutelage. 

We have mentioned the importance of timing in managerial appointments and whilst Sean Dyche's name will pull a big groan from the throats of Palace fans, that could well change with circumstance. 

Should a vacancy become available due to poor form and a slide towards the bottom end of the table all of a sudden Dyche might be seen as a safe pair of hands. You cannot question that the former Burnley boss will make a side hard to beat.